FRANKLIN, Ind. (WISH) — An Indianapolis man was sentenced for pointing a firearm at another driver in March 2023, according to a news release on Thursday.

On Aug. 2, Jeremy Haskett was sentenced to a year and a half in prison after a Johnson County jury convicted him of pointing a firearm (a level 6 felony). The jury convicted Haskett on May 14, 2024. The sentence was suspended to probation.

Haskett pointed a gun at another driver in March 2023 near the intersection of U.S. 31 and County Line Road. At trial, the victim and another witness unrelated to either party both testified about Haskett’s actions.

“This is another example of out of county miscreants endangering the lives and safety of our citizens,” said Johnson County Prosecutor Lance Hamner. “We can’t have people driving through our community waving guns around and pointing them at people just because they’re having a temper tantrum.”

INDIANAPOLIS — The area near the intersection of Country Club and Rockville Road will be shut down for few hours as a cleanup is completed, according to the Wayne Township Fire Department.

The department said a call came in around 3:25 p.m. for an “unidentified substance” along Rockville Road. Images taken of the substance showed something red spread along the road. A spokesperson with the department said it has a “sand and mud” consistency.

Hazardous materials sampling and identification are under way by the Department of Public Works. Wayne Township fire said that the material isn’t a threat to the general public, but cautioned people to avoid the area.

Jade Jackson is a Public Safety Reporter for the Indianapolis Star. You can email her at Jade.Jackson@IndyStar.com and follow her on X, formally Twitter @IAMJADEJACKSON.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indy Gay Market is making its highly anticipated return to Monument Circle this summer, bringing with it a celebration of LGBTQ culture and community.

The free event highlights inclusivity and pride year-round and is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.

“We’re so excited to be back on Monument Circle,” said Hannah Hadley, co-organizer of the Indy Gay Market. “We are an all-queer inclusive event that takes place every couple of months, featuring vendors from all aspects of the LGBTQ community, including artists and artisans.”

The market aims to provide a platform for new entrepreneurs, including artists and artisans who are looking to start their businesses. “We really try to uplift new entrepreneurs—people who are creative and want to start their own business but don’t know where to go or how to start,” Hadley explained. “We give them a space where they can set up, sell their wares, and experience that first-hand.”

Carly Valentine, another co-organizer, highlighted a new partnership with IndyGo to make attending the market more convenient. “On the 10th, you can meet at 22nd Street and take the Red Line to avoid downtown parking hassles,” Valentine said. “It’s all about making it easier for everyone to enjoy the event.”

The Indy Gay Market will feature different artists each day, offering a unique experience on both Saturday and Sunday. Attendees are encouraged to visit both days to see a diverse range of artistic talent.

In addition to the art and vendor offerings, the market will feature live DJs. DJ Slap House will perform on Saturday, while Tick will take the stage on Sunday. Although the market will not feature food vendors, visitors can enjoy snacks at Spark on the Circle.

“Having the event on Monument Circle allows us to celebrate our community in a central and visible location,” Hadley added. “We are thrilled to bring such visibility to the amazing queer people in Indianapolis.”

For more information and event details, click here.